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Cure your plant-based cravings with these indulgent meat-alternative hotspots

If you’re on the hunt for the next green grub hotspot, here the seven best places around Malaysia to try out new favourites

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 27 Dec 2021 4:15PM

Cure your plant-based cravings with these indulgent meat-alternative hotspots — The Smoky n’ Picante Crispy Chicken Burger from V-Life in Ipoh. – Pic courtesy of Mutant, December 27, 2021

PLANT-based meats have taken over the world in the past two years – and it’s not just about veganism being in vogue. As more consumers consider a meatless future – for environmental, ethical, health, or taste reasons – plant-based food options have been springing up and added to menus all over the country.

1. Sala

The Chick’n Ranch Wrap. – Pic courtesy of Mutant

Get your Tex-Mex flavour fix at Sala, a Latin-inspired vegan restaurant that packs a punch with its delicious offerings. For vegan options that taste so much like meat you can’t tell the difference, try the Chick’n Ranch Wrap. With an option to smother the wrap in sauces such as vegan ranch, vegan honey mustard and sweet Thai chilli, this treat is also served with coleslaw and fries.

Location:

Available at all Sala outlets in Hartamas, The Row, Desa Park City, Mont Kiara, Bandar Rimbayu, Avenue K, and Alamanda.

2. Da Bao

The Spicy ‘Chicken’ Bao Phuture (L) and the Cheese-bao-ger (R). – Pic courtesy of Mutant

This chic hangout spot is known for serving up unique and delicious twists on the Malaysian-favourite bao. If you’re looking to go plant-based, give their famed Phuture Cheese-bao-ger a go – stuffed with a deliciously juicy plant-based patty that’s smothered in vegan cheese. And if you’re looking for a more classic bao flavour, the Spicy ‘Chicken’ Bao with sweet and sour pickles served with spicy garlic aioli is hard to beat.

Location:

145, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

3. Thursdvy by Hijau KL

The Hijau Chick’n Burger. – Pic courtesy of Mutant

Famous for plant-based Japanese-fusion comfort foods that are good for the body and soul, check out Thursdvy by Hijau. The Hijau Chick’n Burger is a juicy plant-based chicken patty smothered in gooey vegan cheese.

Location:

22, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 1, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

4. LeFood

The HFC Spicy Chick burger. – Pic courtesy of Mutant

For Subangites, enjoy a healthy meal at vegan-friendly restaurant LeFood. LeFood prides itself on serving freshly cooked meals with quality and natural ingredients. Try out their delicious HFC Classic Chick’n or Spicy Chick’n burgers for a wholesome meal.

Location:

No. 7G, Jalan SS18/1B, 47500, Subang Jaya

5. V-life

For any plant-based vegan foodies in Ipoh, V-Life is a local hotspot for plant-based grub, and their Smoky n’ Picante Crispy Chicken Burger comes highly recommended.

Location:

42, Lintasan Perajurit 6, Taman Ipoh Timur, 31400 Ipoh, Perak

6. Bowl Bowl

Salted Egg & Butter Milk Bowl (L) and Longan Sweet & Sour ‘Chicken’ Rice Bowl (R). – Pic courtesy of Mutant

Head to Bowl Bowl for their signature Salted Egg & Buttermilk Bowl that is served with crispy chicken or a plant-based alternative. If you’re looking for a different flavour profile, try their unique Longan Sweet & Sour 'Chicken' Rice Bowl.

Location:

Rinse KL, 15, Jalan Damar SD 15/1, Bandar Sri Damansara, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

7. Vintage 1988

High-Fibre Crispy Chick’n Burger. – Pic courtesy of Mutant

Vintage 1988 offers a myriad of wholesome meals for everyone to enjoy. They have a variety of vegetarian, vegan and non-vegan options – a must-try is their High-Fibre Crispy Chick’n Burger, featuring a delicious plant-based ‘chicken’ patty in their signature beetroot bun with butterhead lettuce, red frisee, and caramelised peaches, smothered in vegan mayonnaise and sliced mozzarella.

Location:

Vintage 1988, 34, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor – The Vibes, December 27, 2021